Live updates: LA Showdown — Lakers vs. Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers (14-22) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (25-13) in the NBA action at the Staples Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday. These are updates from the game from Los Angeles News Group writers Phil Collin and Mark Medina, who cover the Clippers and Lakers, respectively, as well as columnist Jill Painter and photographer Mike Baker, who are also covering the game. View on mobile here.